In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue
Palate: black fruit, thyme, cocoa, graphite, firm tannin
Mas Bruguière's flagship Pic Saint-Loup red. Syrah-led with Mourvèdre lending structure, aged in French oak. Built for the long haul.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted leg of lamb
Firm tannins cut the lamb's fat; thyme and rosemary in the wine echo classic Provençal seasoning. -
Wild boar daube
Black fruit and cocoa meet game's gamey depth; the long finish persists through rich stew. -
Aged Comté
Comté's nutty crystals fit the wine's graphite and cocoa register. -
Beef daube provençale
Slow-braised beef finds harmony with the wine's structured Mourvèdre core.
History
La Grenadière is the flagship cuvée of Mas Bruguière, named after the pomegranate trees on the property. Created by Guilhem Bruguière as among the longer-lived expression of the family's plots.
- 1991 — First vintage of La Grenadière released as the estate's flagship red
- 2015 — Estate certified organic by Ecocert
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Bruguière
- Grapes
- Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache
- Classification
- AOC Pic Saint-Loup
- Oak
- Aged 12-15 months in French oak barrels, partially new
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €30 at the cellar door
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
- Organic
- ECOCERT
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about La Grenadière
What does La Grenadière taste like?
Blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue on the nose; black fruit, thyme, cocoa, graphite and firm tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink La Grenadière?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles need careful handling.
What food pairs with La Grenadière?
Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical pairing. Wild boar daube and aged Comté also work well.
What grapes are in La Grenadière?
A Syrah-Mourvèdre-Grenache blend in classic Pic Saint-Loup proportions, aged 12-15 months in French oak barrels.